Europe Taster

Welcome to London! Here, start your journey across the English Channel to Paris, the ‘City of Lights’. On arrival, get your cameras ready for a driving tour of the French capital. Look forward to seeing some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.

After the driving tour, indulge in a Parisian welcome dinner before ending the night back at the hotel. Be sure to get some shut-eye before your free day of exploring Paris tomorrow!

Experiences:

• Head out on a driving tour of Paris

• Enjoy dinner in Paris

Meals: Dinner

Enjoy a day of freedom and explore Paris at your leisure! Opt for the Paris+ excursion for classic Parisian delights such as visiting a renowned French Perfumery, enticing your taste buds with a tasting at an authentic macaron shop, and relaxing on a sightseeing cruise on the River Seine. Or, explore independently. From the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower, Paris awaits with endless wonders! Tonight, consider the "Evening in Montmartre" optional excursion or a captivating cabaret show for an unforgettable evening.

Bid adieu to Paris, Burgundy beckons! Enjoy some free time for lunch and get a taste of the French wine country while exploring the town of Beaune. Why not take a leisurely stroll through a local market and try some delicious wines along the way?

After lunch, sit back and relax as the tour makes its way to the next destination — Switzerland. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Swiss Alps as we enter the Jungfrau Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which boasts Europe's largest glacier. End the day by sitting down for an included group dinner.

Experiences:

• Explore Burgundy, a UNESCO World Heritage site

• Scenic mountain drive in Switzerland

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

The majestic grandeur of the Alps is yours to explore today! Don't pass up the chance to embark on the optional excursion to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest train station. The journey to the summit is truly unforgettable! Witness picturesque villages nestled in valleys beneath snow-capped peaks and cascading mountain waterfalls.

Upon reaching the summit, immerse yourself in year-round snow and awe-inspiring vistas of glaciers and rugged mountaintops. Capture as many photos as possible before descending to lower altitudes for the afternoon. In the evening, opt for a quintessential Swiss experience with an optional fondue dinner.

Meals: Breakfast

Guten Morgen! This morning, bid farewell to Switzerland and cross the border into Germany, where the legendary Rhine Valley awaits. Get ready for more scenic vistas on the journey to St. Goar.

Upon arrival, embark on a Rhine riverboat to cruise from St. Goar to Boppard. Experience a different perspective of the stunning Rhine Valley, featuring the most concentrated collection of Gothic castles in Europe, alongside vineyards, picturesque medieval towns, and towering cliffs.

After disembarking, visit a local wine merchant for an included wine tasting. If the harvest has been favourable, you may have the chance to sample eiswein (ice wine), a rare and exquisite dessert wine produced only in small quantities under specific freezing conditions.

Experiences:

• Cruise along the Rhine River

• Taste German wine in the Rhine Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Get ready for some Dutch delights as we wave farewell to Germany and head to the Netherlands today. Cross into this new country and take some free time for a lunch break en route. Upon arrival in the Netherlands, anticipate some quintessential Dutch encounters!

Capture memories at the historic Riekermolen Windmill before delving into the art of crafting traditional Dutch cheese and clogs. Then, answer the call of Amsterdam. Explore the Dutch capital at your leisure before embarking on a charming cruise through its iconic canals - ensure your cameras are at the ready!

Conclude the day with a farewell group dinner at a local restaurant in the city before retiring to the hotel for the night.

Experiences:

• Visit the Riekermolen Windmill

• Learn about how traditional Dutch cheese and clogs are made

• Cruise along Amsterdam’s canals

• Enjoy a farewell dinner in Amsterdam

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Following breakfast, say goodbye to Amsterdam and prepare to journey back to London via Belgium. Renowned for its beer, waffles, chocolate, andmoules et frites, any Belgian town promises a feast for the senses! Today, the tour will pause in Bruges - a breathtaking Belgian city boasting impeccably preserved medieval architecture. With its charming cobblestone streets, historic churches, and majestic towers, Bruges offers ample opportunities for exploration and serves as an ideal location for picking up any last-minute souvenirs during your free time. After exploring in your free time, it's time to head back to the coach for the final leg of the journey back to London where the tour will come to an end.

• Visit Bruges, a medieval city in Belgium